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/ˈprɛdɪkeɪt/
Meaning & Definition
noun
The part of a sentence or clause that expresses what is said about the subject, often containing a verb and its complements.
In the sentence 'The cat sleeps on the mat', 'sleeps on the mat' is the predicate.
A component found in formal logic and linguistics that describes the attributes or actions of the subject.
In logic, the predicate can determine the truth value of a statement.
verb
To declare or affirm something as a property or characteristic.
He predicates his theory on the assumption that all humans are rational.
To state or assert something as a necessary condition.
The success of the project predicates on the team's collaboration.
Etymology
From Latin 'praedicatum' meaning 'something declared or asserted'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
predicate logic
A formal system in mathematical logic that uses predicates.
predicate calculus
A part of logic dealing with predicates and quantifiers.
Related Words
subject
The part of a sentence that performs the action or is described.
verb
A word that describes an action or state.
proposition
A statement that expresses a judgment or opinion.
Slang Meanings
To lay down the rule or principle in a casual manner.
He predicates that everyone should just chill.
To assume something in a conversation without backing it up.
She predicates a lot without evidence in her arguments.